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The ABC Exercise!

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

The ABC Exercise comes from my research into the amazing pedagogy of master single reed teacher, Joe Allard. I’ve experimented with The ABC Exercise (or ABC) on and off for a number of years. I’ve lately been using it a … Continue reading →

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Upgrade Your Performing and Teaching: Load Great Habits!

Posted on September 4, 2019 by

When I was a kid, I played little league baseball. While fielding a position, my coaches taught me to keep my right thumb between my first two fingers when the pitcher started to make his pitch. This way, if a … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s Top 10 Tips for Successful Private Lessons!

Posted on August 21, 2019 by

Schools of all kinds are starting here in the USA and for most music students that means back to private lessons. For many students it also means a new city, new school, and a new private lesson teacher. The tips … Continue reading →

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7 Tricks For Clarinet Teachers

Posted on August 13, 2019 by

Are you a new clarinet teacher looking for help? Are you a seasoned clarinet teacher looking for upgrades? Have you taught the clarinet since the Hoover Presidency and want to continue to improve? Well, ClarinetMike is lookin’ out for ya! … Continue reading →

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10 Practice Tips for All-State, Solos, and Everything!

Posted on August 5, 2019 by

Here are 10 general practice tips for preparing the All-State etudes, solos, or any music. Hey Teachers! I have marked a few spots, BAD PEDAGOGY, to indicated opportunities for teachers to correct and upgrade their instruction. Watch for MORE All-State help coming … Continue reading →

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12 Texas All-State Clarinet Resources: The Rose 32 Etudes

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

Recently, the Texas TMEA All-State audition etudes were revealed. As in years past, the etudes selected for soprano and low clarinets (and ATSSB soprano clarinets) are Rose Etudes. Other states in the USA also use Rose etudes for their high … Continue reading →

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TEXAS-SIZED NEWS! ClarinetFest 2021: Fort Worth, Texas June 30-July 3, 2021!!

Posted on July 29, 2019 by

This past weekend it was announced that the International Clarinet Association (ICA) will hold its annual international ClarinetFest® conference in 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas! Clarinetists from all over the world be on hand for an astounding 4 full days … Continue reading →

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